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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Basic Chemistry I
Module Code	PVS103
School	School of Physical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Jim Conway
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to basic concepts of chemistry. In this module students will develop knowledge and skills relating to atomic structure, electronic configuration, atomic orbital shapes, and their relationship to chemical properties and chemical bonding. The course aims to give students a full and thorough knowledge of these topics with emphasis placed on the relationship of the course material to various aspects of plasma composition, plasma processing of materials in industrial applications and related topics.Students are expected to access all course material online, participate in online discussion groups where they can discuss the course material and set problems relating to the course material, and participate in various learning activities and continuous assessment tasks on a regular basis.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the basic concepts of atomic structure.
2. Relate the optical spectrum of atoms to the atomic structure of the atom.
3. Understand the Bohr model of the atom.
4. Apply basic quantum mechanics to atomic structure.
5. Discuss molecular structure.
6. Understand bonding theory in terms of molecular orbitals.
7. Understand basic solid state in terms of crystal structure.
8. Communicate ideas and concepts with colleagues.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

<B>indicative syllabus</B>.
Electrons, protons, neutrons. Line nature of H2 spectrum. Bohr atom. Wave nature of the electron. Quantum mechanical description of atom. Shapes of orbitals. Electronic configuration of the elements. The electron configuration - chemistry relationships. Molecular orbitals. Bond order. Bonding of carbon, silicon to other elements. Solid state, crystal structure. Homologous series. Bond breaking. Free radicals..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Computerised test/exam	Online quiz based in multichoice, matching, short answers and numerical calculation problems.	8%	Week 3
Essay	Assignment consisting of definition, essay and numerical problems solving.	8%	Week 4
Computerised test/exam	Online quiz based in multichoice, matching, short answers and numerical calculation problems.	9%	Week 6
Essay	Assignment consisting of definition, essay and numerical problems solving.	9%	Week 6
Oral presentations	online discussions forum.	16%	Every Week
Non-DCU exam	Written test involving essay and calcuation type problems based on all course material.	50%	Week 8

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List